Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) India shares saw a notable uptick of over 2 percent. This surge followed the insurer’s announcement of receiving refund orders amounting to ₹21,740 crore, pertaining to the period from 2012 to 2019.
According to a regulatory filing made by the company on February 16, the total value of refunds stands at ₹25,464 crore, with the company actively pursuing the remaining balance with the Income Tax Department.
“In this regard, the Income tax Department has released ₹21,740.77 crore on 15.02.2024. The Corporation is pursuing for the balance with the Income Tax Department,” said LIC. The remaining amount of ₹3,700 crore in awaited as tax refund.
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According to a Mint study based on regulatory filings, the state-run insurer sold part of its investments in at least 100 top listed companies, which, based on volume-weighted average price for the October-December period, adds up to ₹39,163 crore—the highest ever in the third quarter of a financial year.
The LIC stock opened at ₹1,068 per share on Monday’s trading session, up by 2.7 percent from previous close at ₹1,039 per share on Friday last week.
On February 17, the insurer unveiled a new product named Amritbaal, characterized as a non-linked, non-participating, individual, and savings life insurance plan.
During the December quarter, the state-run insurer demonstrated robust financial performance, primarily driven by a rise in net income from investments and an expansion in net premium income.
LIC recorded a remarkable 49 percent year-on-year surge in net profit, amounting to ₹9,441 crore. Additionally, its net premium income for the quarter experienced a growth of 4.67 percent year-on-year, reaching ₹1.17 lakh crore.
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The company’s board proposed an interim dividend of ₹4 per share for FY24, with the record date set for 21 February 2024. Additionally, LIC’s net income from investments during the December quarter rose by 12 per cent year-on-year to ₹95,266.8 crore from ₹84,869 crore in Q3FY2023, while management expenses increased by 32 per cent year-on-year to ₹18,193.8 crore.
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Published: 19 Feb 2024, 03:51 PM IST